Good Day
Temple
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
Good morning, Temple. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A lane closure on Airport Road is causing delays, Temple is hosting a document shredding event at the Public Library today, and residents are invited to meet police chief candidates at City Hall later today. Temple Daily Telegram
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday afternoon, fire and rescue crews contained a 10-by-10-ft blaze at Chalk Ridge Falls Park after a campfire violated park rules and the county burn ban — additional teams helped secure visitors and unlock park gates. KCEN-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Temple-based Pactiv Evergreen will complete a $1.3 million remodel of its manufacturing plant — an upgrade project aimed to boost local production efficiency and support the area’s economy. Killeen Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sugar Loaf was a small settlement named for a hill that resembled candy and faced a violent raid in 1859 before the government acquired the land in 1942 to build Fort Cavazos — preserving a frontier legacy. KCEN-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Central Texas College Foundation held a bowling tournament at Phantom Warrior Lanes on Fort Hood (recent tournament) that raised thousands for military student scholarships and brought the community together. Temple Daily Telegram
- ➤ Temple ISD is hosting a hiring event to fill teacher & professional roles as officials seek candidates for upcoming school needs. Killeen Daily Herald
- ➤ Cadets at Central Texas College Police Academy build precision and discipline by undergoing intensive firearms training for law enforcement careers. The training takes place on campus to prepare students for their future roles in community safety. Temple Daily Telegram
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dell Ingram-Walker, the first Black female president of McLane Children’s, died March 22. She spent more than 26 years expanding pediatric care in the area (improving access for families) as confirmed by Baylor Scott and White Health. KCEN-TV
- ➤ Experts say rapid betting during March Madness is raising concerns about gambling addiction among college students and fans in Texas, as unregulated wagers and social media ads fuel risky loss-chasing – local Temple residents with students should exercise caution. Lawmakers debate legalization while funds flow out of the state. KXXV
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EL COMPA SACRA & ARMADILLOS JR Concert
8 p.m. — Playa Azul Event Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with El Compa Sacra and Armadillos Jr.
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Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon
8:00 a.m. — Crossroads Recreational Complex — Registration required — Lace up for a morning of running with distances of 5K, 10K, and half marathon, plus medals and t-shirts for finishers.
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Pirate 5K, 10K & Half Marathon
8 a.m. — James Wilson Park — Registration required — Lace up for a swashbuckling run through Temple's scenic park in your best pirate attire.
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San Marcos Academy Varsity Baseball vs. Central Texas Christian
6-7:45 p.m. — Central Texas Christian School — Free entry — Watch the high school baseball teams compete in a thrilling conference game.
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